Manchester to Kent Trains

Manchester to Kent trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Kent takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Kent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 3m
Duration: 249 mi
Distance: £114
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Ashford International

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...

3h 55m

£95–162

Manchester to Kent train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Kent. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Kent at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 12:08 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 12:08 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 12:08 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 12:08 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 25m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 12:08 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:08 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 37m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 12:08 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:05 AM → 12:08 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 1:08 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
10:37 AM → 2:08 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
11:36 AM → 3:08 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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